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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What size of tortoise are on the hill?
2. Why does Gerry's mother insist he explain she is a widow?
3. How often does Gerry meet with Theodore?
4. Who suggests to Larry that Corfu is wonderful?
5. Who does Larry blame for his siblings being selfish?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Theodore's opinion about life on Mars?
2. What does it say about Larry's character that he has invited friends to stay at the villa when there is not enough room, and he does not tell Mother until they are almost there?
3. Who instigates the move to Corfu and why?
4. How did Larry attempt to help his family regain their pose, after it was shattered by Roger and the pack of dogs?
5. Why was it important to Gerry's mother that he mention she was a widow?
6. Gerry ponders what insect movements, on top of the trapdoor, must sound like to a trapdoor spider. What were some of his ideas?
7. Gerald's original intent for his book was an account of the natural history on the island of Corfu. Why did that change?
8. What is the significance of Yani's scorpion in the bottle of olive oil?
9. How does Gerry describe the Strawberry-Pink Villa?
10. What mishap occurred, in front of the Greek King, at the stage show of Battle of Thermopylae?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One theme throughout the book is that of discovery. Every chapter is filled with numerous natural history finds by Gerry, whether they be in the garden, countryside, or at Theodore's home. From chapter to chapter, each discovery seems more exciting than the next. Explain the series and succession of Gerry's natural history discoveries and how they exemplify the theme of discovery.
Essay Topic 2
The Rose-Beetle Man was a very interesting character to Gerry. What was the tone in the beginning of Part I: Chapter 3, The Rose-Beetle Man with the introduction of his character? What was the tone set by the Gerry the last time he saw the Rose-Beetle Man? How does the tone differ, and how is this difference conveyed?
Essay Topic 3
Margo is dramatic throughout the book. Cite some of her more dramatic entrances or exits. Were her emotions warranted, or do you think she was overly dramatic?
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